{"title":"Decaf \u0026 Half Caff Coffee Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecaffeinated coffee has a reputation it doesn't always deserve. Most mass-market decaf is produced using solvent-based processes that strip flavour alongside caffeine, leaving flat, lifeless coffee that tastes of compromise. Specialty decaf, sourced and processed carefully, is a different proposition. The coffees we use for our decaf are selected on cup quality first and decaffeinated using the sugar cane (ethyl acetate) process: a naturally derived solvent produced from sugar cane fermentation, which selectively bonds with caffeine molecules while leaving the flavour compounds in the bean largely intact. The result retains the origin character, roast development, and cup clarity you'd expect from any other coffee we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Half Caff is a blend of regular and decaffeinated coffee, designed for people who want to reduce caffeine intake without eliminating it entirely. It carries around half the caffeine of a standard cup and is blended to drink well across all brew methods, with the same milk chocolate and brown sugar character as our other approachable blends. Both products are available in a full range of grind options and bag sizes, including larger wholesale sizes for offices and households that go through a lot of coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.mom\/collections\/coffee-house-blends\"\u003eHouse blends\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.mom\/collections\/coffee\"\u003eAll coffees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"decaf","title":"Decaf","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOzone Decaffeinated Single Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Ozone, we're always on the lookout for tasty and delicious decaf. It can sometimes be a little tricky to get our hands on, but we aim to always have at least 1 decaffeinated coffee available at all times, and the decaffeinated coffee we offer will change throughout the year. If you subscribe to Decaf then you will always receive our current fresh decaffeinated coffee and the specific farm will evolve and update depending on what's available over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were one of the first roasters in the UK to move to Colombian Decaf when the Ethyl Acetate Decaf plant in Colombia started producing amazing quality coffees for the first time. Our Decaf range has been exclusively Colombian for most of the last 10 years - because, in blind tastings, the Ethyl Acetate Decaf coffees just proven more delicious than the CO2 or Swiss Water Decaf options which were available. The downside was that, as Colombia is a producing country, decaffeinating anything other than Colombian coffee was super tricky, so we had to work within those limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you ask us for an all-rounder, good any time of day, crowd pleasing, easy to work with coffee, 9 times out of 10 we’d be talking about a Brazilian coffee. In the past, and there are bonus points on offer here if you can remember this, we previously tried a CO2 Decaf of Cachoeira da Grama and it was really good, so we've always been looking for a way to re-engage our decaf offering with Brazilian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast year we got introduced to a Germany company which had started doing the Ethyl Acetate process of Decaf in Bremen. This gave us the opportunity to try what we’d always wanted - EA Decaf on a great Brazilian coffee. We picked one of our most important relationship coffees - Nova Aliança.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Decaffeination Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EA decaf process uses Ethyl Acetate, a naturally occurring compound found in fruits like sugarcane, to selectively remove caffeine. In Bremen, the green beans are first steamed to open their pores, then washed with EA, which binds to the caffeine molecules and extracts them. After rinsing and drying, the beans retain their aromatic complexity, sweetness, and body, making this decaf an excellent alternative for those seeking full flavour without the caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy EA Decaf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompared to other decaffeination methods, such as Swiss Water or CO₂ processing, EA decaf is often preferred for its ability to preserve origin character and sweetness. It’s a gentler, low-temperature process that avoids the use of harsh solvents or excessive water exposure, which can strip away delicate flavour compounds. Because EA is derived from natural sources, it’s also considered a more sustainable and consumer-friendly option, especially when transparency and traceability are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a food miles point of view, the impact is very small. The coffee was all delivered into Germany directly from Brazil, part of it was decaffeinated, and then it was all then sent on to us in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee Information - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrazil: Nova Aliança\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn easy drinking coffee for any time of day. There's a generous glug of \u003cstrong\u003ecream\u003c\/strong\u003e and a handful of \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e which finishes with a fine dusting of \u003cstrong\u003ecocoa powder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Sul de Minas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMunicipality: Monte Santo de Minas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm: \u003cstrong\u003eNova Aliança\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducers: Flavio \u0026amp; Juliana Paulino de Costa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: \u003cstrong\u003eMundo Novo, Yellow Catuai, Yellow Catucai\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProcess: \u003cstrong\u003eNatural\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation: 1,000 - 1,100 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm Size: 110 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecaffeination: \u003cstrong\u003eSugarcane (EA) Decaffeination\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCupping Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes: Milk chocolate, biscuit, toffee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCup of Excellence Cupping Scores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean cup: 6\/8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetness: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidity: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthfeel: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavour: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftertaste: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance: 6.5\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall: 6\/8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrection: (+36): +36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 85\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedium: through the gap and let this develop a little in the gap, but don´t let the appearance catch you out, this needs pushing up to the edge of second crack to get the best from it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eA Note on Decaf Visual Roast Colour From Our Roasting Team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe decaffeination process, including Ethyl Acetate (EA), alters the physical structure of green coffee beans. EA decaf beans tend to:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLose some natural moisture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecome more porous and fragile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDevelop a darker hue even before roasting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause of these changes, decaf beans absorb heat differently during roasting. They often darken more quickly, and their colour progression can be misleading - turning brown or even dark brown well before reaching first crack. This means a medium roast decaf can visually resemble a dark roast regular coffee, even though the internal development is quite different.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditionally, EA-decaffeinated beans may develop a shiny surface at lighter roast levels due to changes in oil migration and surface texture. While shinier, oilier beans are often associated with darker roasts in regular caffeinated coffee, in this case, it's a result of the decaffeination process, not necessarily the roast level.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozone","offers":[{"title":"Roasted Whole Beans 220g","offer_id":14997579333667,"sku":"C31 220B","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roasted Whole Beans 500g","offer_id":55065507430785,"sku":"C31 500B","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Roasted Whole Beans 1kg","offer_id":14997579366435,"sku":"C31 1B","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso 220g","offer_id":14997579399203,"sku":"C31 220E","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso 500g","offer_id":55065507463553,"sku":"C31 500E","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso 1kg","offer_id":43091360120885,"sku":"C31 1E","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter 220g","offer_id":43093577400373,"sku":"C31 220FF","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter 500g","offer_id":55065507496321,"sku":"C31 500FF","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter 1kg","offer_id":43091360153653,"sku":"C31 1FF","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter 220g","offer_id":14997579431971,"sku":"C31 220MF","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter 500g","offer_id":55065507529089,"sku":"C31 500MF","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter 1kg","offer_id":43091360186421,"sku":"C31 1MF","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter 220g","offer_id":43093577465909,"sku":"C31 220CF","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter 500g","offer_id":55065507561857,"sku":"C31 500CF","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter 1kg","offer_id":43091360219189,"sku":"C31 1CF","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press 220g","offer_id":14997579464739,"sku":"C31 220P","price":14.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press 500g","offer_id":55065507594625,"sku":"C31 500P","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press 1kg","offer_id":43091360251957,"sku":"C31 1P","price":49.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted 220g","offer_id":14997579530275,"sku":"C31 220GB","price":9.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted 1kg","offer_id":14997579563043,"sku":"C31 1GB","price":39.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1572\/files\/Ozone_Coffee_Square_2026_Decaf_Nova_March.png?v=1774354435"},{"product_id":"half-caff","title":"Half Caff","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOzone Half Caff Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the flavour – half the caffeine. Half Caff delivers a delicious and moreish cup made with a 50\/50 blend to provide a half-caffeinated coffee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe use a quality decaffeinated specialty coffee that has been processed using the sugar cane method, preserving the original flavours of the coffee while adding fruity notes and some complexity to the cup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% Brazil: Matas de Minas Sugarcane Decaffeinated, Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50% El Salvador: Argentina, Estate Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweet and gentle cup has \u003cstrong\u003emilk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebrown sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e sweetness over a delicate \u003cstrong\u003ebiscuit\u003c\/strong\u003e edge for a balanced and moreish blend.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes: Milk chocolate, brown sugar, biscuit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRoast Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMedium-dark: through first crack, slowing down and taking it steadily up to the edge of second crack, the easy drinking, balanced profile creates a well balanced flavour for this blend.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozone","offers":[{"title":"Beans \/ 220g","offer_id":42992979935285,"sku":"D24 220B","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 500g","offer_id":55065514082689,"sku":"D24 500B","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 1kg","offer_id":42992979968053,"sku":"D24 1B","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beans \/ 3kg","offer_id":42992980000821,"sku":"D24 3B","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 220g","offer_id":42992980033589,"sku":"D24 220E","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 500g","offer_id":55065514115457,"sku":"D24 500E","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Espresso \/ 1kg","offer_id":42992980066357,"sku":"D24 1E","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":42992980099125,"sku":"D24 220FF","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55065514148225,"sku":"D24 500FF","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Fine Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":42992980131893,"sku":"D24 1FF","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":42992980164661,"sku":"D24 220MF","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55065514180993,"sku":"D24 500MF","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Medium Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":42992980197429,"sku":"D24 1MF","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 220g","offer_id":42992980230197,"sku":"D24 220CF","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 500g","offer_id":55065514213761,"sku":"D24 500CF","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for Coarse Filter \/ 1kg","offer_id":42992980262965,"sku":"D24 1CF","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 220g","offer_id":42992980295733,"sku":"D24 220P","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 500g","offer_id":55065514246529,"sku":"D24 500P","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ground for French Press \/ 1kg","offer_id":42992980328501,"sku":"D24 1P","price":43.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted \/ 220g","offer_id":42992980361269,"sku":"D24 220GB","price":9.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green Unroasted \/ 1kg","offer_id":42992980394037,"sku":"D24 1GB","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/1572\/files\/OZONE_coffee_bag_half_Caff_2025_UK.png?v=1755085891"}],"url":"https:\/\/ozonecoffee.mom\/collections\/coffee-type-decaf-halfcaff.oembed","provider":"Ozone Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}